Kids Book Index
Adèle Tariel
A young boy misses his father, who works aboard a container ship. As the ship crosses the sea carrying cargo, the boy imagines himself as a seagull flying alongside it on the voyage. The story follows his imagined journey with his father before the captain returns home to his child.
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The Night before Freedom: A Juneteenth StoryGlenda ArmandThis historical account of Juneteenth is told through “Grandma’s Story,” a narrative passed down across generations. It begins with anticipation as news of freedom circulates through the South, then moves through emancipation to jubilation. Rhyming text and imaginative illustrations present the history of the holiday through a family story of liberation and remembrance.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You Rule!Rilla Alexander, illustrated by Rilla AlexanderA boy’s journey with a caterpillar explores questions about distance, knowledge, feelings, and thoughts. The book presents varied possible responses to questions such as how far someone can go or how much they know. Its focus is on ways people might try to measure what cannot be given a fixed amount, including inner experiences and life’s intangible wonders. Bold graphic artwork accompanies this playful consideration of the immeasurable.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD10LATOS Book Level 0.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Carina Felina: A Cuban Retelling of a Favorite FolktaleCarmen Agra DeedySet in Havana, Cuba, this retelling of a folktale begins when Pepe the parrot falls in love with Carina, a cat. He invites her to dinner, but Carina swallows him soon after arriving. The greedy cat ultimately learns a lesson with help from two crustaceans. Colorful illustrations accompany the Cuban version of this classic tale.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details